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Will Washington鈥檚 Police Accountability Measure Work?

Frank Hopper shares the story of how Washington鈥檚 Puyallup Tribe helped pass Initiative 940, the nation鈥檚 first measure ending qualified immunity for police.

| Mar 13, 2024

A colorful mural in Tacoma, Washington, honors Manuel Ellis, who was killed by Tacoma Police in 2020. Text on the mural, alongside a painted portrait of Ellis's face, reads "Justice for Manny."

How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington

Along with the families of other police shooting victims and the financial support of every federally recognized tribe in Washington state, the Puyallup Tribe helped pass the nation鈥檚 first police accountability bill.

Frank Hopper | Mar 11, 2024

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Will Washington鈥檚 Police Accountability Measure Work?

How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington

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